OceanFirst Financial Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
OceanFirst Financial's CEO is Chris Maher, appointed in Jan 2015, has a tenure of 11.42 years. total yearly compensation is $3.12M, comprised of 31.8% salary and 68.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.71% of the company’s shares, worth $7.40M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 6.4 years respectively.
Key information
Chris Maher
Chief executive officer
US$3.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 31.85% |
| CEO tenure | 11.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 29
OCFC: Higher Future P/E And Share Discipline Will Support Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for OceanFirst Financial steady at $22.0. Only modest shifts in discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E have informed this unchanged price target. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, OceanFirst Financial reported no share repurchases under the buyback announced on October 22, 2025, with 0 shares completed in this program so far (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 06
OCFC: Higher Fair Value And Share Count Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now set their fair value estimate for OceanFirst Financial at $22.00, compared with the prior $21.80, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News OceanFirst Financial reported net loan charge-offs of $701,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $636,000 for the same period a year earlier (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
OceanFirst Financial: Rare Discount To Tangible Book Ahead Of Merger
Summary OceanFirst Financial is finalizing its merger with Flushing Financial, creating a $23 billion asset regional bank with enhanced commercial focus. OCFC reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.43, beating consensus by $0.04, with strong commercial loan growth and stable deposits. Net interest margin expanded to 2.93% in Q1, with post-merger expectations of 3.2% in 2027 on this metric, and asset quality remains among the top in the sector. OCFC trades slightly below tangible book value ($19.08 vs. $19.86) and offers a 4%+ dividend yield, presenting an attractive risk/reward ahead of the merger. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 21
OCFC: Stable Outlook And Capital Return Program Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their $21.80 price target for OceanFirst Financial, with only slight tweaks to the discount rate, margin and P/E inputs. This reflects a broadly steady view of the bank's valuation profile.Narrative Update • Apr 06
OCFC: Share Repurchases And Upcoming Meeting Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have inched their price target for OceanFirst Financial slightly lower from $22.00 to $21.80, tying the adjustment to small tweaks in fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Completed repurchase of 2,773,716 shares, about 4.73% of outstanding shares, for roughly $45.22 million under the buyback first announced on June 25, 2021, with no additional shares bought between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 23
OCFC: Warburg Pincus Equity Infusion Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts are keeping their price target for OceanFirst Financial steady at $22.00, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that leave their overall valuation view unchanged. What's in the News OceanFirst Financial reported net loan charge-offs of $1,974,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, giving you a fresh data point on recent credit costs (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 07
OCFC: Warburg Pincus Capital Injection Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on OceanFirst Financial to $22.00. The change primarily reflects updated assumptions for profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, rather than a revision to their fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 20
OCFC: Warburg Pincus Capital And Warrant Structure Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update Overview Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for OceanFirst Financial from $21.40 to $22.00, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the key drivers behind this change. What's in the News OceanFirst Financial Corp.Narrative Update • Jan 28
OCFC: Warburg Pincus Capital And Warrants Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for OceanFirst Financial to about $21.40, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News OceanFirst Financial Corp.Narrative Update • Jan 12
OCFC: Warburg Pincus Investment And Warrants Will Support Future Earnings Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for OceanFirst Financial from about US$21.67 to roughly US$21.33. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 26
OCFC: Earnings Should Improve As Credit And Margins Normalize With Buybacks Supporting Shares
Analysts raised their price target on OceanFirst Financial by approximately $1.50 to about $22.00 per share, citing expectations for improving earnings driven by normalizing credit, net interest margins, expenses, and contributions from recent strategic investments. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the upgrade in rating and higher price target as evidence that earnings are poised to inflect higher over the next several years, which may support multiple expansion from current levels.Narrative Update • Dec 11
OCFC: Earnings Should Improve As Credit And Margins Normalize Amid Fair Valuation
Analysts have raised their price target on OceanFirst Financial by $2 to $22.00, citing expectations for an earnings inflection over the next few years as credit, net interest margins, expenses, and returns improve alongside a normalizing yield curve and contributions from recent strategic investments. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the recent upgrade and higher price target as a reflection of improving fundamentals and a clearer path to earnings growth, particularly as macro headwinds begin to ease.Narrative Update • Nov 27
OCFC: Earnings Will Recover As Credit And Margins Normalize
OceanFirst Financial’s analyst price target was raised by $2 to $22 per share, as analysts cite improving earnings prospects. These prospects are driven by expectations of credit normalization, stabilized net interest margins, and benefits from recent strategic initiatives.Narrative Update • Nov 11
OCFC: Earnings Recovery Will Accelerate As Credit Conditions Improve
OceanFirst Financial's analyst price target has increased from $20 to $22 per share, as analysts cite expectations for stronger earnings growth due to improving credit conditions and benefits from strategic investments. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have highlighted several factors supporting their positive outlook and price target increase for OceanFirst Financial.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Normalizing Credit And Digital Focus Will Drive Stronger Returns Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for OceanFirst Financial from $20.29 to $21.50. They cite anticipated improvements in earnings, which are expected to result from a more favorable credit environment, stabilized net interest margins, and the positive impact of ongoing strategic investments.Analysis Article • Oct 28
OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ:OCFC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20
The board of OceanFirst Financial Corp. ( NASDAQ:OCFC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.20 per share on...Analysis Article • Jul 28
OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ:OCFC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:OCFC ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.20 per share on 15th of...Analysis Article • Apr 28
OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ:OCFC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:OCFC ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.20 per share on 16th of May...Seeking Alpha • Feb 08
OceanFirst Financial Will Likely Call Its Preferred Shares
Summary OceanFirst Financial's Q4 performance was weaker than expected due to higher loan loss provisions, resulting in a lower net income of $21.9M. The preferred stock remains attractive with a current yield of 6.97%, but investors should be cautious of potential calls due to high future dividend costs. Management is considering partial redemption of preferred shares to manage capital costs. A full call would boost EPS on common shares by $0.10 annually. I hold a long position in OceanFirst’s preferred shares and I am monitoring the stock for potential investment in common shares, trading at a 6% discount to tangible book value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 24
OceanFirst Financial: A Depressed Valuation Opportunity
Summary OceanFirst Financial, a New Jersey-based regional bank, recently achieved "large institution" status under the Volcker Rule by surpassing $10 billion in assets. The bank's conservative lending approach results in lower returns on assets but exceptional credit performance and a high-quality, diversified deposit base. OceanFirst trades at a reasonable 10.4x earnings multiple with a 4.42% dividend yield, making it an attractive investment for improving returns and prudent capital allocation. Potential regulatory changes could drive consolidation in the fragmented U.S. regional banking industry, making OceanFirst a desirable acquisition target for larger multi-regional banks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Oct 20
Acquisitions And Critical Expansion Propel Financial Growth Amid Challenges
Strategic acquisitions and focus on expanding lending are expected to drive diverse revenue growth and enhance future earnings.Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
OceanFirst Financial: 7% Yield Still Attractive Despite Call Risk
Summary OceanFirst Financial's preferred shares are safer due to a higher CET1 ratio and substantial common equity, despite weak earnings and decreasing net interest income. Preferred dividends are well-covered, requiring less than 5% of Q2 income, making them secure even with a significant increase in loan loss provisions. Preferred shares trade slightly above par with a 6.98% yield, but the approaching call date and potential floating rate increase to 11.8% heighten call risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 23
OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ:OCFC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20
OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:OCFC ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.20 per share on 16th of...Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
OceanFirst Financial At Risk Of Treading Water Without Competitive Differentiation
Summary OceanFirst lacks many of the frequent drivers of bank stock outperformance, including mid-to-high single-digit revenue and book value growth, double-digit ROE, and strong customer satisfaction scores. Despite improving loan yields, OceanFirst continues to struggle with spread pressure from higher funding costs, as the bank lacks a truly attractive core deposit franchise. Credit risk seems contained, but the size of the office and multifamily portfolios make them a "watch item" even with OceanFirst's excellent credit quality history. OceanFirst can certainly expect to benefit from a Fed rate cut cycle, and double-digit earnings growth in FY'25/'26 seems plausible, but it's hard to argue for differentiation or a sustainable bull thesis here. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 26
OceanFirst Financial's (NASDAQ:OCFC) Dividend Will Be $0.20
OceanFirst Financial Corp. ( NASDAQ:OCFC ) will pay a dividend of $0.20 on the 17th of May. This means the annual...Seeking Alpha • Mar 21
OceanFirst Financial: The 7.1% Fixed-To-Floating Preferred Remains Very Attractive
Summary OceanFirst Financial is a regional bank headquartered in New Jersey with a strong focus on three states. The bank's preferred shares have well-covered dividends and are expected to continue increasing in value towards the $25 call price. The bank's common shares are currently trading at a discount to tangible book value and have a low earnings multiple, making them an attractive investment option. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$67m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$995k | US$67m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$75m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$82m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$89m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$965k | US$96m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$102m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$97m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$101m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$950k | US$100m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$126m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$144m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$145m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$950k | US$143m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$112m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$98m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$99m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$950k | US$106m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$87m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$76m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$3m | US$946k | US$61m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$53m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$84m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$84m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$3m | US$946k | US$89m |
Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD3.12M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.69M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Chris Maher (59 yo)
11.4yrs
Tenure
US$3,124,340
Compensation
Mr. Christopher D. Maher, also known as Chris, has been the Chief Executive Officer of OceanFirst Financial Corp. since January 1, 2015, served as its President. He served as the Chairman of the Board of O...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 11.4yrs | US$3.12m | 0.71% $ 7.4m | |
| President | 6yrs | US$2.18m | 0.61% $ 6.3m | |
| Senior EVP & CFO | 4yrs | US$1.76m | 0.26% $ 2.7m | |
| Senior EVP | 10yrs | US$1.29m | 0.38% $ 4.0m | |
| Senior EVP & Chief Administrative Officer of OceanFirst Bank | 6.4yrs | US$1.29m | 0.32% $ 3.3m | |
| Principal Accounting Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.0060% $ 62.6k | |
| Senior VP of Corporate Development | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officer | 1.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| SVP Director of Corporate Communications and Community Impact | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior EVP & Chief Information Officer of OceanFirst Bank | no data | no data | 0.16% $ 1.7m | |
| Senior EVP & Chief Risk Officer | 2.7yrs | no data | 0.17% $ 1.8m | |
| President for Greater Washington and Head of Aerospace | 2.1yrs | no data | no data |
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: OCFC's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 12.3yrs | US$3.12m | 0.71% $ 7.4m | |
| President | 4.1yrs | US$2.18m | 0.61% $ 6.3m | |
| Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$165.64k | 0.042% $ 437.5k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$190.64k | 0.11% $ 1.1m | |
| Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | no data | no data | 0.39% $ 4.1m | |
| Director | no data | no data | 0.084% $ 872.6k | |
| Independent Director | 2.7yrs | US$145.93k | 0.016% $ 162.4k | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | US$165.64k | 0.059% $ 617.9k | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$163.82k | 0.029% $ 302.6k | |
| Independent Director | 2.7yrs | US$146.03k | 0.016% $ 165.1k | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | US$163.82k | 0.039% $ 405.8k | |
| Independent Director | 5.8yrs | US$148.82k | 0.028% $ 296.5k |
6.4yrs
Average Tenure
66.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: OCFC's board of directors are considered experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 04:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
OceanFirst Financial Corp. is covered by 10 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Marinac | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Peter Winter | D.A. Davidson & Co. |